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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,095.44, 237,489.98 and 94,572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,095.44, 237,489.98 and 94,572.36 is: 130,508.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,095.44 : 237,489.98 = 94,572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,095.44/237,489.98 = 94,572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,095.44x = 237,489.98 × 94,572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,095.44x = 22,459,987,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,459,987,412.09/172,095.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,508.91

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